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Poetry
IMPORTANT DATES
ENTRY AND RELEASE SCHEDULE
ONLINE ENTRY AND REGISTRATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Poetry Online Entry Deadline:
By 10 pm, Tuesday, August 16
Read the complete rules, division descriptions
and entry information in this Handbook BEFORE
going to online Registration.
Deliver Entries:
Friday, August 19, Noon to 7 pm
Saturday, August 20, 10 am to 3 pm
Enter through Red Gate on 17th Street
and follow signs to Columbia Hall.
Bring a copy of your online registration
receipt (see instructions this page).
Pick up entries:
Tuesday, August 6, Noon to 7 pm
Wednesday, August 7, 10 am to 2 pm
By submitting an entry into the Fair,
exhibitors agree to abide by all rules,
regulations and entry requirements of
the Fair and of the department(s) to
which they are submitting entries.
It is important that exhibitors read
and be familiar with the General Rules
as well as the Competition Rules
in this Handbook.
1. Then go to http://oregon.fairmanager.com
2. Click Register or Sign In (for return visits).
 Register using your First and Last Name and
create a password (write password down).
 Fill in requested information, including email
address. Add age only if under 18. Click
Continue.
 Select Department ex.: Poetry
 Select a Division ex.: Original Adult, Div. 125
 Select a Class ex.: Class 1252 Free Verse
 Fill in all information for class(es) you are
entering, including a brief Description if
needed.
3. When all your information is complete, click Add
Entry to Cart and follow instructions to check
out. (NOTE: If you think you may want to modify
your entries, you may save your current session
and check out at a later session. Be sure to
Check Out before the closing date listed for
your Department; entries are not submitted to
the Fair office until the check-out process is
complete.)
4. Fill in “yes” at the statement to agree to all the
terms and conditions of entry as defined in this
Handbook.
5. Click Submit.
6. Please print and bring a copy of your detailed
online entry receipt with your entries when you
bring them to the Fair.
Please contact us (below) with any questions.
Oregon State Fair Creative Living Office
971-701-6571 or email [email protected]
www.oregonstatefair.org
Live far from Salem? Check out the Remote Drop Off page on our website!
General Rules
1. Oregon State Fair (OSF) competitions are open
to residents of Oregon only. Entries do not
need to be entered or have won at a county
fair to be eligible for any competition.
2. All articles must be the handiwork of the
exhibitor and not been previously exhibited in
a prior year at the Oregon State Fair, unless
otherwise noted in Department rules.
3. Online entries must be submitted by the date
indicated within each Department Handbook.
Paper applications will not be accepted.
Information must be accurate and complete.
Walk-in entries may be accepted during intake
days on a limited basis.
4. Entries must be delivered and removed only
during the scheduled times. Any exception
shall be at the discretion of OSF staff.
5. Entries will receive a claim check upon
delivery. Exhibitor must present claim check
or valid Oregon ID when picking up entries.
6. Some competitions require an entry fee. See
specific departments for fee and processing
information.
7. OSF staff or a judge may disqualify or
transfer any exhibit which is not a true
representation of the class in which it is
entered or if rules are not followed.
10. Ribbons and/or prizes will be awarded as
warranted. All judges’ results are final.
Results cannot be provided over the phone
but will be posted online when available.
(www.oregonstatefair.org)
11. Protests may be submitted to the Creative
Living office accompanied by a deposit of
$25 which will be forfeited if the protest is
not sustained. Protests must plainly state
the cause of the complaint or appeal and
submitted within 24 hours of the action.
12. Ribbons and scorecards (as available) are
provided with return of entries after Fair.
See specific departments for return days.
13. OSF is authorized to use any and all
photographs, video and or digital images
related to the entry for promotional
purposes.
14. Exhibitors shall indemnify OSF from and
against all claims for damage to persons or
property caused by them or their exhibits.
15. OSF will take reasonable precautions to
ensure safety of exhibits while on the
fairgrounds, but will not be responsible for
loss, damage, theft or injury of any kind to
exhibits or exhibitors, unless the loss or
damage is due to the negligence of OSF staff
and volunteers.
8. Judging is closed to the public unless
otherwise noted. Every reasonable effort is
made to secure highly qualified judges with
expertise in their field.
16. Exhibitors found in violation of rules, or to
be in practices unethical or adverse to OSF,
shall be penalized by forfeiture of awards
and/or privileges, and removed from the
exhibit.
9. Entries by OSF staff, volunteers or judges
are prohibited in the department in which
they are working. They may enter other
departments.
17. Items not picked up by final return days of
each department are forfeited by exhibitor.
The Oregon State Fair reserves the final and absolute right to interpret any and all terms, conditions, rules
and regulations contained in any and all parts of Department Handbooks and to settle and determine all
matters, questions or differences in regard thereto, or otherwise arising out of, connected with or incidental
to the Oregon State Fair. OSF further reserves the right to determine unforeseen matters not covered by
General or Competition Rules, and to withdraw award offerings in all Competitions should any emergency
exist and circumstances demand. In the event of discrepancies between General and Department Rules,
Department Rules will supersede General Rules.
Department
rules
1. All General Rules Apply. Your submission indicates you have read and agree to abide by the
General Rules and the Rules of this Department.
2. This competition is open to all poets as long as the work of poetry is original.
3. Register online by Tuesday, August 16, 2016 and submit actual poem according to guidelines on
August 19 and August 20, as indicated below.
4. Entries are limited to one poem per Class, per exhibitor.
5. Poems must be matted but not framed. The poem will not be displayed if this requirement is
not met.
6. Maximum size for entry is 11” X 14”, including mat.
7. No glass, metal or wood may be used.
8. The Fair is not responsible for copyright protection when the work is on display.
9. Poems will be returned by mail if exhibitor provides sufficient postage and packaging.
10. Ribbons will be awarded at the discretion of the judges, and all judging decisions are final.
Divisions &
classes
DIVISION 125 ORIGINAL POETRY - ADULT
Class 1251 Rhymed Poetry (8 to 40 lines)
Class 1252 Free Verse (8 to 40 lines)
Class 1253 Short Poem (up to 4 lines, rhyme or free verse)
DIVISION 126 ORIGINAL POETRY – TEEN (Ages 13 – 18; state age on entry)
Class 1261 Rhymed Poetry (4 to 24 lines)
Class 1262 Free Verse
DIVISION 127 ORIGINAL POETRY – JUNIOR (Ages 12 and under; state age on entry)
Class 1271 Rhymed Poetry (4 to 24 lines)
Class 1272 Free Verse
AWARDS:
First, Second and Third Place Ribbons for each Class as merited
Best of Division Rosette as merited
Judge’s Choice as merited
$25 prize may be awarded to Best of Division/Judge’s Choice winner(s).